30/60-day notice of termination of tenancy (LA landlord)
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To end a month-to-month tenancy, a California landlord must give written notice under Civil Code §1946.1 — 60 days if the tenant has occupied the unit a year or more, 30 days if less. For a tenancy covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the county RSTPO, or the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), this notice alone is not enough once the tenant has lived there 12+ months — a valid just-cause reason under Civil Code §1946.2 is also required, and no-fault terminations generally require relocation assistance.
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Strict compliance with notice periods, just-cause requirements, and relocation-assistance rules is required for tenancies of 12+ months on covered units — an invalid notice can get an eviction case dismissed. Template, not legal advice. IMPORTANT: this specific document has not yet been reviewed by a licensed California attorney — do not rely on it until it has been.
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Frequently asked questions
How much notice do I need to give to end a month-to-month tenancy in LA?
Under Cal. Civil Code §1946.1, 60 days' written notice if the tenant has occupied the unit for a year or more, or 30 days' notice if less than a year.
Is 30/60 days' notice enough by itself?
Only if the tenancy is under 12 months and the unit isn't covered by a just-cause ordinance. Once a tenant has lawfully occupied a unit 12 months or more, Cal. Civil Code §1946.2 (statewide) and LA's Just Cause Ordinance generally require a valid just-cause reason in addition to proper notice — this notice alone is not sufficient for those tenancies.
What's the difference between at-fault and no-fault just cause?
At-fault reasons (like a lease violation or nonpayment) generally don't require relocation assistance. No-fault reasons (like an owner move-in, Ellis Act withdrawal, or substantial remodel) generally do require the landlord to pay relocation assistance to the tenant.
Do I need to file anything with the city?
For RSO or RSTPO-covered units, yes — a copy of the termination notice generally must be filed with LAHD or the county within the applicable timeframe, separate from serving the tenant.
What if the tenant doesn't leave by the vacate date?
A landlord cannot remove a tenant directly — only a court judgment and the sheriff can. If the tenant doesn't vacate, the next step is an unlawful detainer lawsuit, which has its own notice and filing requirements.
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